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Twice a year in Charleston locals and visitors get the opportunity to dine at top spots for less cash. The January edition of Charleston Restaurant Week 2018 is going to be one for the books. Lasting from January 10th – January 21st, all the best restaurants in town will have special menus with great flavors. No matter what kind of cuisine you’re interested in, there’s a Charleston Restaurant Week menu just right for you.
Lowcountry Bistro
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At this Market Street spot, you’ll get delicious southern fare (and good mimosa deals). Choose from the lunch offering of two courses for $15 or the dinner offering of three courses for $30. Choose from appetizers like Flaming Oysters, Fried Green Tomatoes, or Crawfish Corn Dip among others. Entrees include Shrimp & Grits, Shaved NY Strip Sandwich, Chicken Purlough, Shrimp Étouffée and Warm Kale salad. Their famous Chicken and Waffles are available during dinner.
SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar
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At SOL Downtown, Mt. Pleasant or Summerville, you can get a two-course lunch for $12, or a three-course dinner for $20. The appetizer menu includes Posole with Chicken and Tomatillos, Grilled Romaine Salad, or the Salsa Duo (choose two from house red, habanero hot, roasted tomatillo, charred corn & black bean, or grilled pineapple) served with corn tortilla chips. Entrees include Pork Carnitas Tacos, Rice Bowl with Chicken & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Tuna Tacos, or Spinach & Wild Mushroom Quesadilla. You can also take advantage of sangria specials.
39 Rue de Jean
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This John Street favorite has french influenced dishes sure to please your taste buds. During Charleston Restaurant Week you can get three courses for $40 at dinner. Choose from Filet En Croute, Carrot Giner Soup, or the Spicy Combo Roll for the first course. Second-course choices include the Pork Duo, Trout Provençal, and Boeuf Bourguignon. For dessert, you can try Pork and Citrus Poached Pear or Chocolate Pâté.
5 Church
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At 5 Church on Market Street, they have a three-course prix fixe menu for $40. The eclectic fare includes Tuna Tataki, Hose Ramen, or Local Green Salad for starters. The main course options are the Lamb Burger, Cobia, Lamb Tagliatelle or Farro Risotto. For a small extra charge, you can also get the Prime ’60 Second’ NY Strip, the CAB Filet Mignon, or the Halibut. For dessert try S’mores made with trifle brownies, Cardamom Doughnuts, or the Chef’s selection of sorbet.
Basil
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Another great King Street spot to enjoy a Charleston Restaurant Week deal is Basil. With locations Downtown and Mount Pleasant, you can get amazing Thai food no matter what part of town you’re in. Most of the regular menu is on offer for their three courses for $22 deal. Appetizers include Fresh Basil Rolls, Egg Rolls, Lamb, Nam Sod, or Fried Wontons. For the soup or salad, course choose from Tom Kha Gai Soup, or the Yum Yai Salad. Entrees include the signature Pad Thai, Curries, and Noodles and Rice dishes along with chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu entrees.
Indaco
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This Italian hot spot on King Street is offering three courses for $35. And a large portion of the regular menu is included so the choices are plentiful. For the first course, you can get Fried Artichokes, Pork Terrine, Marinated Olives, Steak Tartare, a Caesar Salad, Margherita Pizza, and many other delicious options. The second-course choices include Beef Cheek Ravioli, Cappelletti with Rabbit, Braised Short Rib, Roasted Half Chicken, Keegan Filion Farms Pork, or the 20 oz. Cab Dry-aged Ribeye (for an upcharge). Desert options are available when you are dining.